Aero FSE vs Squadeno
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Squadeno leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #463, ahead of Aero FSE at #1,322. Over the last 7 days Squadeno climbed 42 places and Aero FSE climbed 100 places. Aero FSE has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Squadeno. Downloads this week: Squadeno 105 and Aero FSE 9.
| Metric | Aero FSE | Squadeno |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,322 ▲ 100 | #463 ▲ 42 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 105 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.6.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,298 | #402 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Sep 2026 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Aero FSE or Squadeno?
By active installs, Aero FSE: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Squadeno, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aero FSE or Squadeno?
Squadeno, at #463 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Aero FSE at #1,322. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aero FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Squadeno?
Aero FSE is a block theme, Squadeno is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.